Notes

9.1 Carbon Compounds

Objectives:

1. Relate the structures of three forms of carbon to their properties.
2. Explain why there are millions of different organic compounds.
3. Relate the number and arrangement of carbon atoms in hydrocarbons to their properties.
4. Distinguish unsaturated form saturated hydrocarbons.
5. Classify hydrocarbons using structural formulas and names.
6. Describe the formation, composition, and uses of three types of fossil fuels.
7. Distinguish complete combustion from incomplete combustion of fossil fuels.
8. Describe the effects of some products of the combustion of fossil fuels.

9.2 Substituted Hydrocarbons

Objectives:

1. Classify substituted hydrocarbons based on their functional groups.
2. Describe some properties and reactions of five types of substituted hydrocarbons.

9.3 Polymers

Objectives:

1. Distinguish a monomer from a polymer.
2. Compare three examples of synthetic polymers.
3. Describe the structures and functions of four types of natural polymers.

9.4 Reactions in Cells

Objectives:

1. Compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration.
2. Explain how enzymes and vitamins help reactions take place in cells.